A new study of the city’s fire department was presented to aldermen Thursday night, detailing several weak spots in a department the study says is working adequately.

Travis Miller, Senior Vice President of the Matrix Consulting Group, gave a presentation on the results of the study. He said the department may need an assistant fire chief, a position that would cost $14,500 to add. Also, the department lacks a long range master plan and annual updates of comprehensive policies and procedures.

The study suggested a new fire station may be needed in Assembly Square. Cramped firehouses make mechanical work on fire trucks inefficient and dangerous, he said.